I disagree with Bruce Dawson. On several points, for several reasons.
Joining without further ado is just not an option, as far as I'm concerned!
For one thing, I had a very strong turn-off when I first checked the SwANH
webpage after Dave Marston's initial recommendation of the group. Based on
that first impression, I'm not sure I want to have anything to do with them
(certainly not until I am sure that impression was not well-founded!).
For another thing, that point illustrates why being part of another group *CAN*
hurt, rules or no rules. We control our own destiny as an independent group,
but not as a small piece of a larger group. Their political agendas,
priorities, and style may not be congruent with our own. It might be something
as simple as being tarred by the same brush as folks who are careless in how
they present themselves, or it might be something as substantive as joining a
group that uses an incompatible management style, or perhaps actively promotes
political candidates that I (and probably others of our membership) abhor. In
any case, the risk of abdicating control of our group to another is something
that needs careful consideration.
--Bruce McCulley
Bruce Dawson wrote:
> This might be a good idea. Being part of another group can't hurt.
>
> Are there any volunteers for getting the particulars from SwANH?
> Things that Jerry might need, like contact names and phone numbers? I
> suspect Jerry will want to know what rules and constraints there are,
> if any.
>
> Once he has that information, and the steering committee hashes over it,
> then we'll present a proposal to the -org group for feedback, and then
> to the general list for their feedback.
>
> Of course, if there are no rules, then we might just join without
> further
> ado!
>
> David Marston wrote:
> >
> > I guess it's time for a gentle reminder that GNHLUG can avoid the hassle
> > of forming a voluntary corporation or non-profit organization by becoming
> > a SIG of SwANH, the Software Association of New Hampshire. They've been
> > there and done that, including the bank account, P.O. box, and so forth.
> > SwANH could also help with a direct-mail piece for a major outreach event
> > such as the LBS.
> > .................David Marston [EMAIL PROTECTED]
